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Opelika Main Street holds Downtown Open House

The Observer sponsors free photographs with Santa Claus

Keep Opelika Beautiful declares ‘Holiday Light Fight’

First-ever event promises a dazzling celebration of community spirit CONTRIBUTED BY KOB OPELIKA — Keep Opelika Beautiful (KOB) announces its inaugural Holiday Light Fight, a festive competition designed to illuminate our community and spread joy this holiday...

SHERIFF’S OFFICE ISSUES ‘TUTU CHALLENGE’

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has taken on The Tutu Challenge. It is challenging Opelika Police Department & Auburn Public Safety - Police & Fire to join in. The Tutu Project is a unique initiative dedicated to raising funds and spreading joy for those...

Opelika High head coach suspended before Friday’s playoff game

Moore used media credentials to access game BY D. MARK MITCHELL ANDMICHELLE KEY OPELIKA — Opelika head football coach Bryan Moore has been suspended for Friday’s class 7A playoff game against Hoover, after gaining access to the sidelines of Hoover’s game last Thursday...
Auburn Approves Downtown Target

Auburn Approves Downtown Target

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Target is coming to downtown Auburn. 129 North College Fund, LLC, is taking a portion of north...

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Dedicating History

Dedicating History

By Ann CipperlyFor the Observer OPELIKA — After the completion of two murals and a pavilion to house the 1904 Case steam tractor “Old Nancy,” the...

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